Recent content by sasmc

Just an option: there is a company called Outlier. https://www.outlier.org/ $597 It is a legit course as you actually are able to receive credits through the University of Pittsburgh, not that you will need the credits at KP. The class is taped online so you do it when you have time with 3...

I believe they will want a passport that will be valid for the entirety of their time at USMMA.

In your opinion what is the biggest mistake new SWO's make?

You all have it easy. Try explaining USMMA to anyone.

Why don't they attend one of the Maritime schools - SUNY Maritime, Cal Maritime, Mass Maritime, Maine Maritime, Texas A&M Galveston instead of doing the self prep? They are as academically rigorous as CG and you still have a regimented lifestyle. The Direct Commission(MARGRAD) Maritime Academy...

I believe the class of 2024 has 12 navy flight slots. Often times you don't get into those other service academies to make the good grades you refer to hence the USMMA slogan "easiest academy to get into but the hardest to graduate from".

The curriculum map for each major is really what you should be looking at to get a feel for how rigorous it could be. https://www.usmma.edu/sites/usmma.dot.gov/files/2020-04/Curriculum2023.pdf I would take time looking at what is expected of you each semester and couple that with both sports...

Remember there are only 5 majors at USMMA and 26 at Navy. If you are successful with your engineering courses you are in good shape but if you decide engineering is not for you you have very limited choices.

Croton-Harmon has the most express trains running north from grand central so I think it's a better option if you want to rent a car. There is an Enterprise car rental nearby, but not in close walking distance maybe 2 miles tops from the station. They are very nice there and I think they might...

Its first tri finals this week, so of course there was a water main break on campus yesterday morning. No showers, toilets, etc. Wish I was shocked but the infrastructure there is so antiquated nothing surprises you. When they finally are able to fix the pipe one of the valves being flushed...

You are absolutely smart enough to be at USMMA! There are majors issues going on at all colleges due to covid 19 and the educational gaps that it caused when schools were closed and learning was done remotely. Go see your professors, ask for a tutor and grind away...

Sea year is a mixed bag as a female. Many have great experiences and for others the completion of sea year and getting off the ship can’t come fast enough. You never know until you are actually on a ship which you are going to get.

They usually have photographers and they do get posted but there is a lag. Then it is "Finding Waldo" on your end. Once the male mids hair is shaved good luck, females a bit easier!

My mid has EE bonds that have matured. Can I roll them over tax free into the 529 we already have set up and they could then cash out the 529 if it's not needed for grad school down the road? I know I need to ask a CPA just curious what others may have done.

I see people mentioning working shore side instead of sailing on their license. How does one work shore side say as an engineer, with the obligation to keep your us coast guard license active for 5 years.